[:en]This is the first Psalm of Asaph. Asaph could not understand why those who disobeyed God seemed to be more prosperous than those who obeyed him. He looked at the wicked people around him instead of looking to God (vs. 2-3). He considered prosperity based on riches and of world’s value. No wonder he felt… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 73[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/17/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:44-52 Biblical Truth: There are 2 parallel parables describing the Kingdom of Heaven. The first one is about buried treasures and the second one is about fine pearls. These parables would imply the cost of following Jesus and the cost of discipleship. However, it also teaches us to store treasures of understanding… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/17/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/17/17)[:]
[:en]When the people saw Jesus fed the 500 with 5 barley loaves and 2 small fish, they wanted to make him king by force. So Jesus withdrew himself to a mountain by himself (John 6:1-15) The next day, the crowd saw him and Jesus said: “You are looking for me not because you saw miraculous… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/17/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/16/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 13:36-43 Biblical Truth: In the Parable of the Weeds, “the field is the world” (vs. 38). The world consists of 2 kinds of people. But the w group of people cannot be distinguished easily. The “Son of the Kingdom” are those who received God’s kingdom and share His work. The “Son of… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (8/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/16/17)[:]
[:en]Prior to 1940, many people died due to bacterial infection. With the discovery of penicillin, it has saved countless lives by killing the harmful bacteria. People who discovered and developed it for use won a Nobel Prize in 1945. God is a wonderful creator. He has created within man white blood cells which serves as… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (8/16/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 72[:]
[:en]David wrote this Psalm for Solomon. He wanted Solomon to become a righteous king, with honesty and integrity, who can execute judgment with wisdom and righteousness that can bring peace to His people. David was particular with the “name” that Solomon can bring. he wanted Solomon’s name to endure forever, that all nations will be… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 72[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 71[:]
[:en]This is a Psalm for the SENIORS: Prayer of an Old Age person: “Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone” (v. 9) “Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation,… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 71[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 70[:]
[:en]When you read this Psalm, you can feel the urgency of help that David needed. And it seemed that God was tarrying and delaying. But in verse 4, David did 2 things: He rejoice and exalted god (v. 4) and he waited for Him (v. 5) Whenever you feel that God is delaying, submit to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 70[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 69[:]
[:en]When David was sinking in the quick sand, he called on God to save him, to rescue him and to come near him (vs. 1, 14, 18). He was brokenhearted with no sympathizers nor comforters (v. 20). Even in pain and distress, he still praised God’s name in song and glorified Him with thanksgiving. (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 69[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Psalm 68[:]
[:en]David described his enemies as a smoke that is blown away and as wax that melts before the fire (vs. 2-3). He was assured of victory, so he was happy and joyful (v. 3). He pictured God as a father to the fatherless and a defender of widows (v. 4-5), a judge and redeemer (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Psalm 68[:]